1st Edition
Defects and Damage in Composite Materials and Structures
Preliminary Pages
Introduction
Advanced Composite Materials
The Range of Composite Structural Types
Aerospace Applications
Civil Infrastructure Applications
Marine Applications
Land Transport Applications
Other Applications
Design Requirements with a Focus on the Damaging Environment
What the Book Contains
Definitions
Defects
Failure
Damage and Defect Description
Introduction
Defect Types
Description
Classifications of Defect Types
Defect Occurrence
Defect Size
Defect Location
Generalization of Defect Types
Conclusions
Appendix A - Defect Type Description
Finding the Non-Conformity
Introduction
NDI Methods
Visual Inspection
Acoustic Methods
Ultrasonic Methods
Thermography
Interferometry
Radiography
Microwave
Material Property Changes
In-Situ Methods
Application of NDI Methods
NDI Selection Process
NDI Personnel
Important Requirements
Failure Mechanisms
Introduction
Failure Modes and Mechanisms
Basic Modes of Failure
Complex Modes of Failure
Failure Mechanisms
Conclusions
Loss of Integrity
Introduction
Definitions
Generic Defect Types
Structurally Significance Defect
General Representation
Criticality of Defects
Matrix Cracks (Intralaminar)
Delaminations (Interlaminar Matrix Cracks)
Fiber Cuts And Holes
Summary
Restitution and Repair
Introduction
Selection of The Repair Method
Repair Facility Capability
Types of Damage
On- or Off-Structure
Damaged Component Accessibility
Repair Criteria
Generic Repair Designs
Filling/Sealing Repair Scheme
Filling/Doubler Patch Repair Scheme
Flush Bonded Patch Repair Scheme
Bolted Patch Repair Schemes
Matrix Cracks
Delaminations
Holes and Fiber Fracture
Low Strength Degrading Holes
Moderate Strength Degrading Holes
Fully Structural Repairs to Holes
Damage Removal and Surface Preparation
Removing the Damage
Moisture Removal
Surface Preparation
Repair Scheme Fabrication and Application
Cure Process
Post-Repair Inspection
Summary
References and Bibliography
List of Figures
List of Tables
Nomenclature
Preface
Dedication
Index
Biography
Rikard Benton Heslehurst, Ph.D, CPEng, FIEAust, FRAeS, FSAMPE, SMAIAA, ACSS, SAE, EAA, Spitfire Assoc. is a former aeronautical engineering officer in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Currently, he is senior lecturer for the School of Engineering and Information Technology of the University College, UNSW at the Australian Defence Force Academy. He is also senior engineer for Abaris Training, Reno, Nevada and consultant for the Australian Defence Force, Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Raytheon Missile Systems, NASA, USAF, Boeing, Bombardier Aerospace, Australian Space Safety Office, SRAM-Zipp Wheels, and SP Systems-UK.
"… easy to read and up to date, with good explanations and details on repairs."
—Brent Strong, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA"… detailed coverage by a knowledgeable author."
—Michael J. Hoke, Abaris Training Resources, Inc., Reno, Nevada, USA
